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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a rarely talked about but common condition that affects most men will at some stage in their lives. It is defined as the inability to achieve or sustain an erection for satisfactory sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction, or ED, can be a total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections.

Because ED is open to definition and each persons experience is different, it is difficult to accurately estimate the number of sufferers. There is no universal template for how consistent an erection problem has to be and for how long it has to continue in order for it to qualify as ED. It is generally estimated that it affects at least one in ten men, which means there are about 2.3 million sufferers in the UK .

Erectile Dysfunction is frequently associated with old age. Although it is true that the quality of a man's erection does change with the passage of time, ED is not strictly an ‘old mans' problem. Other causes of erectile dysfunction include high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking, atherosclerosis, depression, nerve or spinal cord damage, medication side effects, alcoholism or other substance abuse, and low testosterone levels.

Often, even an isolated occurrence of ED can led to anxiety, which makes it difficult for a man to achieve an erection the next time. This is known as the ‘impotence domino effect'. In order to break this cycle you can receive treatment and once the psychological barrier has been broken down and confidence restored, many men find they can return to a happy healthy sex life.

If you do suffer from ED, it's important to know that you can do something about it. Deal with impotence, there is no need to sacrifice your sex life for the sake of embarrassment or unwillingness to communicate and seek help. Sex is an important part of life from a biological, emotional and psychological point of view. It is an important part of establishing and maintaining intimacy in a relationship. If left unacknowledged and untreated, erectile dysfunction can erode even the healthiest of partnerships. ED does not respond well to neglect.

No matter what the cause of your erectile dysfunction problem, the important thing to bear in mind is that it is easily treatable in all age groups. The days of painful procedures and implants are at an end. Oral treatments, namely Viagra, Levitra , and Cialis have revolutionised the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction and online pharmacies mean that treatment can be as easy as a mouse click away.

If you are unsure how to deal with erectile dysfunction or impotence visit our:

•  Guide to Dealing with Impotence

•  Guide to discussing your problem with an Erectile Dysfunction Doctor